Scientist III, Cell Biology (Recombinant Antibody R&D), Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bengaluru
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Scientist III in cell biology in Bengaluru. You will run the cell culture work behind new recombinant antibody products and lead a team of 5 to 7 people. The job board lists 28 October 2026 as the posting’s end date.
At a glance
- Position: Scientist III, Cell Biology (req. R-01362192), full time
- Team: BioSciences Division R&D, Life Science Solutions Group; Core Cell Culture Facility
- Where: Bengaluru, India
- People: Manage 5 to 7 people
- Posted: 30 September 2026
- Apply: 28 October 2026 (the end date on Thermo Fisher’s job board)
What the Thermo Fisher cell biology Scientist III will do
- Work on R&D projects to develop and validate recombinant antibodies
- Handle all transfections and transductions for new product projects, and supply cell samples to all programmes
- Design, plan, run and oversee cell biology experiments, and adapt quickly when project plans change
- Run siRNA work, production transfections and lentiviral CRISPR transductions
- Test with western blots, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry and ELISA
- Keep the mammalian cell culture lab to specification, and keep clean records in data sheets, databases and notebooks
- Write protocols and SOPs, handle ordering, and manage the careers of 5 to 7 team members
Why this role matters
Antibodies are basic tools in almost every biology lab. This team makes them in Bengaluru for a global market. The role combines hands-on cell biology with people management, which is a natural next step for a senior postdoc or lab scientist moving to industry.
What Thermo Fisher Scientific is looking for
- A PhD in biotechnology, life sciences or a related field, or a master’s in cell biology, biotechnology, genetics or a related field. The posting asks for more than 9 years in cell biology workflows or relevant industry
- Strong mammalian cell culture skills, and design of cell biology and protein workflow experiments
- siRNA, production transfections in Expi systems, and lentiviral and TrueGuide CRISPR transductions
- Western blot, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry and ELISA
- Good scientific writing and team leadership
Nice to have
- Peer-reviewed publications
- Industry experience, bioinformatics or grant writing
- Past people management, or leading events
Pay and location
The posting gives no salary. It is a full-time, Monday-to-Friday role in Bengaluru. The work setting includes GMP rules, cleanroom gowning, cold rooms and hazardous materials.
How to apply
Apply through the official Thermo Fisher Scientific page. The closing date is 28 October 2026 (the end date on Thermo Fisher’s job board). The posting does not state a closing date in its text. Thermo Fisher’s job board lists 28 October 2026 as its end date, so apply before then.
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Hiring institution: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Official advertisement: thermofisher.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
How to prepare for this application
- Lead with transfection numbers. Give scales, systems (Expi293, ExpiCHO) and yields you achieved.
- Show CRISPR work. Describe a knockout or knock-in you made and how you confirmed it.
- Prove you can manage. Give examples of training juniors, setting priorities or running a facility.
- Know antibody validation. Read about knockout validation and the five pillars of antibody validation.
- Keep records tidy. Be ready to talk about data integrity and electronic lab notebooks.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a US-based company that makes scientific instruments, reagents and lab services. It was formed in 2006 when Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific merged. Its brands include Invitrogen, Applied Biosystems and Gibco.
